The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.91 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.21 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L